ConFiguring America - Klaus Rieser

Elvis Presley. Marilyn Monroe. LeBron James. They're all
American, of course, but like many cultural figures who hail from the
United States, they have names and faces known the world over. ConFiguring America
brings together a series of incisive essays that analyze a wide range
of such figures: those who embody America's tendency to produce
celebrities and iconic personalities with global reach.Drawing
on theoretical insights from a variety of fields-including cultural
iconography, visual culture, star studies, and history-a diverse group
of international contributors sheds light on how these figures and their
media representations construct America's image beyond its borders. An
important addition to an expanding field, ConFiguring America will deepen readers' understanding of celebrity, iconography, and their worldwide implications.